The SMOOTHEST Macro Pad EVER! - Arduino 4x4 USB Macro Pad

Thank you to PCBWay for sponsoring this video. Download the board designs here: https://www.pcbway.com/project/shareproject/USB_Macro_Pad_2d6e42db.html

A super easy USB Macro pad using the Arduino pro micro (or compatible) board. This uses 16 Cherry MX style switches with keycaps that have spaces for printed labels in them. The sky is the limit!

If this isn't for you, check out Dustin Watts' ESP32 Touchdown!: https://www.tindie.com/products/dustinwattsnl/esp32-touchdown/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJTbuOdeoFw

For this build you will need:

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